AmazonCom Stock Prices Gave a Realized Return of 5%, -5

question 30

Multiple Choice

Amazon.com stock prices gave a realized return of 5%, -5%, 11%, and -11% over four successive quarters. What is the annual realized return for Amazon.com for the year?

• A) -1.46%
• B) 2.91%
• C) 0.00%
• D) 1.46%

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